aliviar

Senses

1. 1.

   to relieve, to ease

   to reduce or diminish pain, discomfort, or distress

2. 2.

   to lighten

   to make less heavy or burdensome

3. 3.

   to alleviate

   to make a problem or suffering less severe

Examples

• "O remédio ajudou a aliviar a dor de cabeça."

  The medicine helped relieve the headache.

• "Conversar com amigos alivia o estresse do dia a dia."

  Talking with friends eases everyday stress.

• "Ele precisou aliviar a carga da mochila porque estava muito pesada."

  He needed to lighten the backpack's load because it was too heavy.

Usage

Common in both medical contexts (aliviar a dor, aliviar os sintomas) and everyday situations for physical or emotional relief. The reflexive form "aliviar-se" means "to feel relieved." Often collocates with nouns like dor, tensão, pressão, peso, and sofrimento.